Mark Jewell

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Sustainable Economy, Fairer Lancashire

by markjewell on 21 February, 2013

Liberal Democrats have today outlined their priorities for Lancashire. At the full Lancashire County Council meeting, Cllr Bill Winlow, Leader of the LibDems at County Hall, outlined the groups alternative budget. In his speech he acknowledged the difficult financial position inherited from the previous Labour administration. He gave credit to the current administration for managing […]

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Former BMW Showroom to be Demolished

by markjewell on 27 January, 2013

The former BMW Car Showroom, at the junction of Blackpool Road and Abingdon Drive, is shortly to be demolished. This follows the approval of a planning application for two shops and a dentist surgery. Cllr Jewell objected to this development based on concerns around the proposed entrance relative to the traffic lights and access to […]

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Please sign our on line petition here County Councillor Mark Jewell has called upon Lancashire County Council to prioritise refurbishment of the Star Youth Club. He explained, “With the Preston Youth Zone anticipated to start this Summer, Liberal Democrats have expressed concerns about accessibility to the Youth Zone in the City centre from suburban and […]

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Labour’s Neglect and Waste

by markjewell on 9 December, 2012

Labour have been slammed for their neglect of Preston’s iconic bus station and market. Local campaigner Elaine Abbot commented, “For a large part of the past 40 years Labour have been in control of the Council. By failing to maintain these buildings properly they have fallen into disrepair.” Lib Dem financial spokesman at the Town […]

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Our Future is in Our Own Hands

by markjewell on 31 October, 2012

Liberal Democrats across Preston and central Lancashire have welcomed the announcement that the region can bid for greater local powers. The opportunity comes following yesterdays announcement by the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, for a second wave of City deals. Deals have already been struck for Manchester and Liverpool. City Deals are a key part […]

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Lib Dems announce Police and Crime Candidate

by markjewell on 16 October, 2012

Liberal Democrats in Lancashire have named Afzal Anwar as their Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate for the forthcoming election on 15th November. Anwar is a barrister and has experience of working with the police as well as scrutinising their work to make Police services meet the needs of local communities. Anwar said “I have 3 […]

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20mph scheme brings safer streets

by markjewell on 10 October, 2012

 RESULTS showing a fall in accidents in the first area of Preston to receive a widespread 20mph limit have been welcomed at a meeting of Lancashire County Council’s Full Council.  Councillors heard that casualties on the Larches estate have reduced since the 20mph-signed scheme was established in September 2010.  For the three years before the […]

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Preston’s Spineless Labour

by markjewell on 16 May, 2012

Preston Lib Dems have slammed Labour’s announcement to demolish the bus station and move the market as spineless. Leader of the Preston Lib Dems, Cllr Bill Shannon, explained, “Before the election Lib Dems put forward an alternative budget proposal to sort out the Councils finances. We made it clear this would involve demolishing the bus […]

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“Outrageous” Attack on Vulnerable

by markjewell on 13 February, 2012

Liberal Democrats on Lancashire County Council have angrily criticised proposals to charge disabled students for transport. Leader of the Lib Dem Group, County Councillor Bill Winlow, described the proposals as “outrageous”. The Conservative Council are currently consulting on plans to introduce a means tested contribution towards the cost of transport support for students with special […]

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2012 Apprenticeship Placements for Lancashire

by markjewell on 8 February, 2012

Liberal Democrats at Lancashire County Council are proposing to help fund 2012 apprenticeship placements throughout Lancashire. Business Spokesperson for the group, County Councillor Mark Jewell said, “In a year with the Preston Guild, that has benefits throughout Lancashire, we are committed to ensuring Lancashire based firms have the skills necessary to grow. Not only is […]

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